Atomic Physics
Academic Study Board of the Faculty of Engineering
Teaching language: English
EKA: T470038102
Censorship: Second examiner: Internal
Grading: 7-point grading scale
Offered in: Odense
Offered in: Autumn
Level: Master
Course ID: T470038101
ECTS value: 5
Date of Approval: 04-04-2024
Duration: 1 semester
Version: Archive
Mandatory prerequisites
Content
This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of atomic, molecular and optical (AMO) physics as well as a review of current “hot topics” in this field. At the end of the course the student will have a firm foundation in modern atomic physics as well as knowledge of the state-of-the-art in experimental quantum physics.
The course therefore establishes an important foundation for students who want to continue to study atomic, molecular, and optical physics at a higher level in both theory and experiment.
The following main topics are contained in the course:
- Atomic structure – atomic physics beyond the hydrogen atom
- Multi-electron atoms and molecules
- Atoms in electromagnetic fields
- Atom-light interaction
- Ultracold atoms and ions
- Nuclear magnetic resonance
- Nano-optics
Learning objectives - Knowledge
The student will acquire knowledge on:
- The fundamentals of quantum mechanics and their applications to atoms and light.
- The fundamentals of atomic physics as the core principle to explain the periodic system and the formation of matter.
- The implications of quantum mechanical phenomena in both fundamental science and technological applications.
Learning objectives - Skills
The student will be able to:
- Apply physical principles and mathematical tools to formulate and evaluate physical models.
- Apply the formalism of quantum mechanics to describe atomic systems and their interaction with electromagnetic fields.
- Apply the principles of quantum mechanics to quantitatively describe the outcome of different state-of-the-art experiments.
Learning objectives - Competences
The student will be able to:
- Handle complex problems and independently take part in interdisciplinary work and apply the course content to innovative problem solving.
Teaching Method
Examination regulations
Exam regulations
Examination is held
The examination is held during the semester and by the end of the semester.
Tests
Exam
EKA
T470038102
Description
Examination conditions
60% of the assignments and/ or lab exercises associated with the course should be carried out and documented during the semester in accordance with the requirements specified at the beginning of the course in order to gain access to the examination.
Examination
The assessment is based on an overall assessment of:
- Assignments (incl. any lab report) during the semester.
- Individual oral exam.
Form of examination
Combined test
Censorship
Second examiner: Internal
Grading
7-point grading scale
Identification
Student Identification Card - Date of birth
Language
English
ECTS value
5
Additional exam information
The form of examination in the re-examination is the same as in the ordinary examination.
Course Responsible
| Name | Department | |
|---|---|---|
| Jakob Kjelstrup-Hansen | jkh@mci.sdu.dk | Mads Clausen Instituttet (MCI) |
| Pia Friis Kristensen | piakr@tek.sdu.dk | TEK Fakultetsadministration |
Teachers
| Name | Department | City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christos Tserkezis | ct@mci.sdu.dk | Mads Clausen Instituttet (MCI) | |
| Joel Cox | cox@mci.sdu.dk | Mads Clausen Instituttet (MCI) |